AUGUSTA, GA -- 11/04/09 --
ESi®, the developers of WebEOC®, the
world's first web-enabled crisis
information management software, and 3-GIS, a major provider of geospatial consulting and systems
integration services, have announced the formation of a new joint venture
company, Tucuxi ("Too-Koo-Shi," www.tucuxisoftware.com).
The new company will develop advanced geospatial software products that
provide a common operating picture to crisis response teams and decision
makers at emergency operations centers
at government and corporate installations around the world.
"Our first release is WebEOC Mapper Professional 2 that brings the power of
visualization technology into the emergency operations center," said Adam
Geitgey, Tucuxi's chief technology officer. "Without any specialized GIS
or mapping expertise, emergency managers can use Mapper 2 to create a dynamic,
geographically-based common operating picture utilizing WebEOC situation
boards."
"This new version enables users to quickly add new data feeds and map
layers, and includes preloaded data feeds, such as live fire locations from
MODIS satellites, live hurricane tracks, and National Weather Service river
depth gauges for all 50 states," Mr. Geitgey added. "As the only mapping
software specifically designed to work with WebEOC, it also has the ability
to dynamically push and pull data in and out of WebEOC, making the transfer
of data seamless. Mapper 2 is fully supported by 24-hour ESi and Tucuxi
customer service, and role-based security and audit logs provide complete
control over process security."
Tom Counts, president of 3-GIS, said a number of factors led to the
formation of Tucuxi. "We have
worked with ESi and their excellent team of software developers for years
on the GIS capabilities of their flagship emergency management product,
WebEOC. Now we are looking forward to working with them to create new
products to meet the growing demand for robust and affordable GIS
products."
"WebEOC Mapper Professional 2 will advance crisis management software into
areas that were unimaginable only a few years ago," said Nadia Butler, CEO
and president of ESi. "We see this new partnership with 3-GIS as the start
of a revolution in the way that emergency managers view critical
information and create situational awareness," she added.
About ESi
ESi® is the global leader in crisis information management technology
and pioneered the market with WebEOC®, the world's first web-enabled
emergency management communications
system. ESi connects first response teams and decision makers at national,
state and local government agencies, healthcare providers, airlines and
corporations worldwide. Founded on the tenets of ease of use,
configurability, affordability, and unmatched customer support, ESi
software provides access to real-time information to create a common
operating picture and situational awareness during crises or daily
operations. By offering a solutions package that includes initial design
and installation through training, implementation, and maintenance, ESi
sets the standard for crisis information management. Based in Augusta,
Georgia, ESi was recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest-growing
private companies in America in 2007, 2008, and 2009. For more
information, please visit www.ESi911.com.
About 3-GIS
3-GIS is a premier GIS software development and services company. The
company provides customized software and solutions to a variety of
companies in the Utilities, Telecommunications and Emergency Management
markets. 3-GIS builds, interfaces, and integrates many diverse asset
management systems, work management systems, analysis packages and other
specialized software. 3-GIS offers the Express Solution, an ArcGIS
Server-based suite of thin-client asset management products. For more
information, visit www.3-GIS.com.
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